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Nintendo Switch (Nintendo's next console)

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http://kotaku.com/nintendos-next-console-is-code-named-the-nintendo-nx-1691867268

"As proof that Nintendo maintains strong enthusiasm for the dedicated game system business", Iwata adds, "let me confirm that Nintendo is currently developing a dedicated game platform with a brand new concept under the development codename 'NX'."

And...that's it. Iwata says Nintendo will share more information about the new hardware "next year".

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Atari Jaguar

jos22 wrote: »

polygon

states

Joy-Con controllers will charge as long as they’re attached to a Switch unit, even if the Switch isn’t plugged into power itself — they draw power from the Switch’s built-in battery, Nintendo said during a Treehouse livestream on Friday

I have to assume then that the advertised 3 hour battery life (afaik it's 3 hours anyway) considers the joy cons being constantly charged. I know you can stand the pad up like a photo frame but that's not really useful unless you're on the train or at a desk etc. If it seriously affects battery life and there's no setting to turn it off then Nintendo have really dropped the ball. To get 3 hours powering a 720p screen & charging the joycons non stop it must have some whopper of a battery.

jos22

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

I can't see a big issue with either leaving it on for an hour after playing to charge the joy cons or if it's really an issue just buy the charger.

I doubt the console is charging the joycons while you have it undocked, that would be the worst idea I've ever heard of.

polygon

states

Joy-Con controllers will charge as long as they’re attached to a Switch unit, even if the Switch isn’t plugged into power itself — they draw power from the Switch’s built-in battery, Nintendo said during a Treehouse livestream on Friday

Atari Jaguar

jos22 wrote: »

what happens when the battery is dead and I want to keep playing in TV mode,
fact that you cant just plug a USB cable into that joycon grib controller and keep on playing is just stupid. it also means you can only charge one set of joy cons at a time with out buying a separate charging device.

€32 once off for a charger isn't a big deal. You would pay for it even if they included it, because the price would be 350. It's not included no doubt to keep prices as low as possible, the same reason 3DS chargers aren't included with the 3DS XL anymore.

Atari Jaguar

CastorTroy wrote: »

I can see the problem with the Joy Con charging. Don't know about you, but usually if I'm not playing, I'll turn off and unplug the console instead of leaving in standby. And do we know if standby charging works?

When the console is undocked, is the console powering the Joy Cons? I'd be curious to know how that works. Like would the battery on the console last longer if playing with the joy cons detached?

I can't see a big issue with either leaving it on for an hour after playing to charge the joy cons or if it's really an issue just buy the charger.

I doubt the console is charging the joycons while you have it undocked, that would be the worst idea I've ever heard of.

CastorTroy

I can see the problem with the Joy Con charging. Don't know about you, but usually if I'm not playing, I'll turn off and unplug the console instead of leaving in standby. And do we know if standby charging works?

When the console is undocked, is the console powering the Joy Cons? I'd be curious to know how that works. Like would the battery on the console last longer if playing with the joy cons detached?

hairball

Somedaythefire wrote: »

my online pre-order was only a fiver and they said I needed to put 50 down to be confirmed one and I should get one day 1. they just cancelled the online order and gave me a standard store pre-order.

And you were able to do this in store?

jos22

Digital Solitude wrote: »

They can be charged by sliding them onto the console

what happens when the battery is dead and I want to keep playing in TV mode,
fact that you cant just plug a USB cable into that joycon grib controller and keep on playing is just stupid. it also means you can only charge one set of joy cons at a time with out buying a separate charging device.

Star Lord

Unless you're planning to play for 20+ hours, there would be no need to charge them during play!

The only other way would be for charging separate/secondary joy cons

Digital Solitude

jos22 wrote: »

he is talking about the dog shaped controller for the Joycon to clip onto.
the one bundled with the system is just a plastic housing and you need to buy one separate that will charge the joycons

They can be charged by sliding them onto the console

jos22

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

What are you talking about, the charger is bundled with the switch.

he is talking about the dog shaped controller for the Joycon to clip onto.
the one bundled with the system is just a plastic housing and you need to buy one separate that will charge the joycons

nairy hipples

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

What are you talking about, the charger is bundled with the switch.

I think people think that because you don't get the Joy Con charger with it and only the Joy Con Grip that you don't get a charger.
The Joy Cons can be charged by attaching them to the Switch and docking it.

MilesMorales1

rob808 wrote: »

I think it will struggle with it being €320 with no games and having to buy the charger for €32 which should be bundle with the switch.The holiday season will be the time to see I hope for there sake they bundle a games for the switch for €320.It do well at launch all the die heart Nintendo fans will buy it.

What are you talking about, the charger is bundled with the switch. The dock charges it, I'm not seeing the issue.

rob808

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

Reggie on why the Switch won't struggle like Wii U did

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-exec-on-the-two-reasons-why-switch-wont-s/1100-6446987/

I think it will struggle with it being €320 with no games and having to buy the charger for €32 which should be bundle with the switch.The holiday season will be the time to see I hope for there sake they bundle a games for the switch for €320.It do well at launch all the die heart Nintendo fans will buy it.

MilesMorales1

Reggie on why the Switch won't struggle like Wii U did

For the Switch, Fils-Aime believes, as he's been saying for a while now, that Nintendo has done a better job communicating what exactly the Switch is; he also believes there won't be a lack of strong games.

"Nintendo Switch is a home console you can play anywhere, with anyone. Clear. Compelling," he said. "We see the reaction by consumers whether it's measured in Twitter trending topics or views of videos on YouTube or just the frequency with which I get called by old high school buddies that I haven't heard from in 30 years who are asking me how to get their hands on Nintendo Switch. We have communicated the proposition clearly and it is compelling."

The second piece, that of strong games coming out frequently, is a "critical" component to selling Switch consoles and to keep existing users engaged, Fils-Aime said.

"Wii U will go down as having fantastic content--the issue was as you look at the reality of exactly when the games were launched, there were large gaps in between," he said.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-exec-on-the-two-reasons-why-switch-wont-s/1100-6446987/

Somedaythefire

hairball wrote: »

How'd you manage that?

SubatomicKiwi wrote: »

Any particular reason you did that?

Made an online preorder today - did they still think you'd be able to pick up on launch day?

my online pre-order was only a fiver and they said I needed to put 50 down to be confirmed one and I should get one day 1. they just cancelled the online order and gave me a standard store pre-order.

SubatomicKiwi

Somedaythefire wrote: »

I switched my pre order to an in store one today, so you can still pre order from Gamestop in stores as of today.

Any particular reason you did that?

Made an online preorder today - did they still think you'd be able to pick up on launch day?

hairball

Somedaythefire wrote: »

I switched my pre order to an in store one today, so you can still pre order from Gamestop in stores as of today.

How'd you manage that?

jos22

amazon EU has it for EUR 319,00

once Irish Vat and shipping add, tho it goes back to 333,70

MilesMorales1

Argos might be a good choice on launch day as well.

Somedaythefire

I switched my pre order to an in store one today, so you can still pre order from Gamestop in stores as of today.

Venom

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Sold out everywhere I'm guessing?

To just pick on up on launch day, hell yeah. To pre-order there could be still some places that might take the order.

MilesMorales1

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Sold out everywhere I'm guessing?

You can still pre order at Gamestop on the website.

Sephiroth_dude

Sold out everywhere I'm guessing?

MilesMorales1

McLoughlin wrote: »

I've just realised that has been no mention of Smash Brothers wasn't the last few Amibo delayed to launch with the Switch ?

Reggie mentioned it off handedly, he said Smash will be on Switch. Nothing more.

McLoughlin

I've just realised that has been no mention of Smash Brothers wasn't the last few Amibo delayed to launch with the Switch ?

pasta-solo

From working in a Gamestop about a year ago, they often don't really know their allocation but take pre orders, send this back to the company and usually get as many as they have pre orders for at least. If head office know they've taken enough preorders, they'll let the stores know not to take any more. In the unusual case where too many pre orders are taken, it was a first come first served deal. But there would practically always be uncollected pre orders, so if those are not collected within 48/72 hours, they'd be then offered to the next in line. I don't know if that's how every store does it, but the one I worked in anyway. They may be asking for €50 so that the queue starts with those who have paid at least that much. It looks bad for stores to have uncollected preorders, so they would only want those genuinely interested, hence asking for a bigger deposit.

So the earlier you got in, the better, I think. No idea about the online pre orders, I always thought they were added automatically to the list, but seems to be confusion from a few posters about this. Gamestop are a shockingly poor company for communication, so it's no surprise that individual stores are not in the know. As hard as the staff/managers might work, they can never really do a good job because they are held back by a ridiculous head office who really don't seem to care about the customer.

Obviously, all of this could have changed since I left, and might have only applied to our store!

dunworth1

Somedaythefire wrote: »

Is it not a case of first come first serve with these pre orders? that is, only if they go over their allocation. I would assume gamestop ireland know their full allocation.

hence why I'll be outside the store waiting for them to open on the 3rd
assuming there's no midnight release

Andrew76

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

It's a Nintendo exclusive

Yep I understood.

Fingers crossed the launch is a big success. I'm hoping it really takes off and is too hard to say no to next year.

Looking forward to the excitement from the early adopters here.

MilesMorales1

It's a Nintendo exclusive

Andrew76

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I'm actually happy with the launch line up, not dissapointed. Sure there's less games than 3DS. But Zelda is a killer exclusive to have, specially since 3DS launch games were mediocre at best.

Not quite an exclusive though.

One last hurrah for the Wii-U.